Mrs. Shelley by Lucy Madox Rossetti is a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of Mary Shelley, the author of the iconic novel Frankenstein. The book delves into Mary's childhood, her tumultuous relationship with Percy Bysshe Shelley, and the challenges she faced as a female writer in the early 19th century.

Rossetti's writing is clear and engaging, making it easy for readers to become immersed in Mary's story. The book is well-researched and offers insight into Mary's personal struggles and triumphs, shedding light on the woman behind one of literature's most enduring works.

Overall, Mrs. Shelley is a compelling biography that offers a fresh perspective on the life of Mary Shelley. Rossetti's passion for her subject is evident throughout the book, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this groundbreaking author.

Book Description:
I have to thank all the previous students of Shelley as poet and man--not last nor least among whom is my husband--for their loving and truthful research on all the subjects surrounding the life of Mrs.Shelley. -Lucy Madox Brown Rossetti

Mrs. Shelley is a biography of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley, author of Frankenstein and other works, wife of Percy Shelley, daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin who penned The Vindication of the Rights of Women, and daughter of William Godwin, a philosopher and novelist. The life of this woman, who at nineteen wrote a story that has become a part of everyday culture, is its own story to tell. The author Lucy Madox Brown Rossetti was the daughter of the artist Ford Madox Brown and the wife of William Michael Rossetti of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.